(a) No dentist may induce central nervous system anesthesia
without first having obtained an anesthesia permit for the level of
anesthesia being induced.

(b) The applicant for an anesthesia permit shall pay the
appropriate permit fees and renewal fees, submit a completed
board-approved application and consent to an office evaluation.

(c) Permits shall be renewed annually by June 30.

(d) Permit holders shall report the names and qualifications
of each qualified monitor providing services to that permit holder.
A qualified monitor may not perform the functions and
responsibilities specified in this article for any level of
anesthesia, other than relative analgesia/minimal sedation, without
certification by the board. Qualified monitors shall apply for
certification and pay the appropriate application fees and renewal
fees. Qualified monitors are required to renew annually by the
June 30. To be certified as a qualified monitor, the applicant
must meet the following minimum qualifications:

(e) A dentist shall hold a class permit equivalent to or
exceeding the anesthesia level being provided unless the provider
of anesthesia is a physician anesthesiologist or another licensed
dentist who holds a current anesthesia permit issued by the board.
Note: WV Code updated with legislation passed through the 2015 Regular Session
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